January 24, 2013

"Anti-Lonelineness" iPhone Noodle Bowl — WANT

From Pat's Papers: "This is ridiculous. But it's also kind of awesome. Yes, that's a ramen bowl in the above photo, complete with a built-in iPhone dock. Inspired by a noodle-eating man who refused to put down his phone, the designers say their hi-tech bowl is more tongue-in-cheek than practical: 'We did it for fun — it's kind of sarcastic, we're not trying to promote everyone looking at their screens all the time.' The New York Daily News advises caution if you decide to try it out — there’s nothing to prevent your screen from broth splashes."

According to the Daily News, "The designers of the... vessel said they got the idea after seeing a solitary Taiwanese man chowing down with one hand while holding his phone with the other."

Note to the designers: These just might make it into the Apple Store — can't hurt to try.

Email Tim Cook (tcook@apple.com) and tell him I sent you.

Yeah, that'll work.

But I digress.

From the bowl's Facebook page: "We are currently accepting a limited number of pre-orders. The available date will be around April to May. If you are interested please contact us via email (info@misosoupdesign.com) or send us a message via our Facebook page."

Comments

So slide an unmarked plastic sandwich bag over the phone, then noodle down and splash away.

Posted by: Flautist | Jan 24, 2013 6:43:28 PM

Hey Joe,

I'm going to say a whole ten inches from elbow to elbow.

Also, didn't i read (here I'm pretty sure) something about a book you where writing? What, no more excerpts? Did you do a pre-publishing sale? Is there a T-shirt? Am I overlooking a link on the page? Nope, don't see a link at all.